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Jazz for aficionados

Jazz for aficionados

I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.

Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".

"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.

While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10
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curiousjim
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Hey acman3,
you’ve posted links to really great YouTube videos over the years. It there a way to hear them at better than 128 mp3? I bought a downloaded/ripper and even with it, all I get is 128. It say it will D/L lossless, but 128 is all I get. I looked at YouTube specs and they say that they don’t do any better, but soon will have a pay service with better quality.

Am I missing something?

JD
acman3
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JD, I am glad you have enjoyed some of the clips.

I may have my Audiophile card revoked, but I normally listen to my computer through the computers speakers at highest rate available on Youtube. Very Lofi! I have been meaning to upgrade, but put more time into main system, and just haven’t gotten around to it. I do stream music off recordings to make sure they are as good as they sound on a computer when available.

I think everybody else on this thread has a better computer system than I do, so maybe they will help you out.

Sorry to be of no help, but if your able to hear and GET the music, I don’t think you are missing a thing.


nsp
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pjw
Correct Bruford's RAoH is pricey I paid $15.00 for it. Just ordered Bruford's
Stamping Ground, trio cd with bass and sax for $11.99. Just curious if you have any experience with Hiromi's sacd titles. Noticed she has numerous hybrids available was wondering if better sound/price differential is worth it? I always like the sound of sacd over redbook when I compare.

nsp
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acman3
Thanks for the Stanley Clarke/Hiromi post. I intend to buy that cd. Just trying to catch up with your posts of 6/29/18. Joey Alexander is a real prodigy. I can't believe the length of his fingers . He was born to play piano with those hands. I will seek out some of his music.
nsp
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orpheus10
Your post of "Soulful Strut" took me back to memories of my youth.I remember hearing  that song on the radio and never knowing the name or artist. It must have been a crossover hit as it has both catchy  hooks with the piano and the horn section . This song had to be one of those that created an interest in jazz for me along with music from Blood Sweat & Tears and others.
One of my favorite songs from that time (and still is today) is from the famous album "Supersession". This is true jazz and creates a mood which takes me to other places. A timeless gem:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUT_NQ4tbTI
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